Sakic, Smitty invited to Canada Olympic camp

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Joe Sakic and Ryan Smyth have been invited to Team Canada’s Olympic orientation camp, slated to be held in late August in Cal-Gary.
Of course, the temptation will be to jump to the conclusion that this means Our Joe has decided to play another season.
But, and I have to give Quoteless Joe credit so far, what his decision will be for next season continues to be a secret. He’s good at it. People who have known him for a very long time claim not to know what he’ll do.

My standard line remains: I think Joe’s done, but hope I’m wrong. And I’m not sure either way.
One thing I will share: I talked to an impeccable source recently who said Joe’s snow-blower damaged hand still isn’t 100 percent. Joe said the hand wasn’t a problem, but I have been told it’s not perfect yet.
As far as Smitty being invited: he is Captain Canada after all. I’d say it’s a long shot he actually makes the team, but I’m sure No. 94 will work hard to try.